Bmw Recall 98V142000: Power Train, Driveline, Differential Unit

NHTSA recall 98V142000 · announced June 22, 1998 · filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke · 1,100 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.

The risk

THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Bmw 540i
• 1998 Bmw 540ia
• 1998 Bmw 740ia
• 1998 Bmw 740ila
• 1998 Bmw 750ila

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.